French mining conglomerate Eramet said it had reached a key agreement to convert intra-group debt of its Société Le Nickel (SLN) unit operating in New Caledonia,...
Eramet secures debt deal for New Caledonia nickel unit
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Palau targets premium tourism with Four Seasons Explorer
Palau’s tourism sector entered a new phase in 2026 as the Four Seasons Explorer continued to make waves in the luxury travel market, attracting affluent travellers and...
Deep-Sea mining becomes a geopolitical frontier in Pacific
Interest in deep-sea mining — the extraction of minerals from the ocean floor — is accelerating in global policy and commercial circles, with implications for the...
Welcome to the Secretariat: Michelle Wu joins the team
We are pleased to welcome Michelle Wu to the Business Council Secretariat team, who joined us on 1 February as Operations and Business Members Manager. In this role,...
U.S. proposal seeks duty-free Pacific trade
A new legislative initiative introduced in the United States could reshape economic engagement between the United States and Pacific Island nations, with potential...
Pacific economies streamline company registration
A new shared online business-registry platform adopted by the Cook Islands, Palau and Tonga is being positioned as a major step forward in improving the ease of doing...
APIBC member spotlight: Celebrating 25 years of Pacific Legal Network
As we continue to highlight the successes and milestones of our members across the region, APIBC is delighted to acknowledge a major milestone: Pacific Legal Network...
Pacific exposure grows as COP30 falls short; Vanuatu eyes alternative finance paths
Vanuatu’s hopes for a stronger global response to climate change were left largely unfulfilled after COP30 concluded in Belém. The summit ended with what many Pacific...
Business Forum to Advance Australia-Solomon Islands Partnerships
17-19 November 2025 | Brisbane The 14th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum #14ASIBF, scheduled for 17-19 November in Brisbane, comes at an important time for...
Pacific Forum calls for affordable, secure cross-border payments
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat has highlighted the urgent need to improve the affordability and safety of cross-border payments across the region, calling it a...
Reeves Envico wins 2025 Victorian Exporter of the Year
The Australia Pacific Islands Business Council, on behalf of members, warmly congratulates Pacific Infrastructure Specialist Reeves Envico, one of our distinguished...
Solomons to launch online visa system to boost business, tourism
The Solomon Islands is pressing ahead with the introduction of a new online visa system, in what officials say will be a major step forward in improving the business...